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Reservoir Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Staunton, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Reservoir Hill Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicDog-friendlyHilly

Compact park featuring a picnic area and ballfield, plus overlooking the city.

What runners say about Reservoir Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (41 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It's a small simple park with a ball field but it has a great view of the city worth seeing.”

Tiny ball park, people walk the circle with their dogs, very calm and quiet, nice place for introverts

★★★★★ — Anna , Dec 2020

Nice open area for activities and stretching your legs or letting your dog run

★★★★★ — Nathan , Jan 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 41 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“It's a small simple park with a ball field but it has a great view of the city worth seeing.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Nice little park at the top of the hill overlooking all of Staunton.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Tiny ball park, people walk the circle with their dogs, very calm and quiet, nice place for introverts”

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Plan your run at Reservoir Hill Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.staunton.va.us
  • Phone+1 540-332-3945

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Reservoir Hill Park

N Madison St &, N Jefferson St, Staunton, VA 24401

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.